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Squid vs. Smelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Squid and Smelt different?

  • Squid is higher in Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A, however, Smelt is richer in Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Squid is 122% higher.
  • Squid contains 12 times more Vitamin A than Smelt. While Squid contains 203µg of Vitamin A, Smelt contains only 17µg.
  • Smelt has less Sodium.

Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, smelt, rainbow, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Squid
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
Smelt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 23% 33% 43% 59% 58% 126% 10% 117% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.2%
Contains more IronIron +842.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +460.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +330.6%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Squid
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 28% 41% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Smelt
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.5% 0% 0% 2.5% 34% 33% 44% 39% 496% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1063.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1084.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +36%
Contains more FolateFolate +380%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
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32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Smelt
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23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +122.5%
Contains more FatsFats +121.4%
Contains more WaterWater +19.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
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35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Smelt
2
23% 32% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.135 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +407.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +323.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Squid Smelt
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Smelt Opinion
Calories 158kcal 124kcal Squid
Protein 32.48g 22.6g Squid
Fats 1.4g 3.1g Smelt
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 90mg Smelt
Magnesium 60mg 38mg Squid
Calcium 180mg 77mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 372mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 1.15mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.178mg Squid
Zinc 3.46mg 2.12mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 295mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 77mg Smelt
Vitamin A 675IU 58IU Squid
Vitamin A 203µg 17µg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.9mg Smelt
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.01mg Squid
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.146mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 1.766mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.74mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.17mg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 3.97µg Squid
Folate 24µg 5µg Squid
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.579g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 0.822g Smelt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 1.135g Smelt
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.253mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.991mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 1.041mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 1.837mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 2.076mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.669mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.882mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 1.164mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.665mg Smelt
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.353g Smelt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.536g Smelt
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.023g Smelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Smelt
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Squid
50%
Smelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
75%
Smelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.343g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smelt
Smelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 134mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smelt
Smelt contains less Sodium (difference - 667mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/nutrients
  2. Smelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175147/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.